about us

The Friends of Belair National Park are part of a SA wide 'Friends' network that ranges from the Simpson Desert in the far north to Dingly Dell at the bottom tip of the state.

The group seeks to further the basic philosophy of the Park - that it should be regarded primarily as a place preserving the natural environment in which users can see and experience that environment.

our objectives

The objectives of the Friends of Belair National Park as stated in our constitution are:

1. To provide voluntary assistance to Belair National Park in close cooperation and liaison with the staff.
2. To raise funds for special projects to benefit Belair National Park and for administration and social activities of the Friends of Belair National Park.
3. To provide cultural and social activities for the enjoyment of Members and the public.
4. To provide support for the protection and preservation of the natural and historic values of Belair National Park.

South Australia leads the nation with its Friends of Parks network. At the instigation of the State Government and the Nature Conservation Society, volunteer Friends groups were encouraged from the early 1980s to allow community members to assist in the management of the State’s parks and reserves, and to encourage enjoyment of the State’s natural and cultural heritage.

When an average hourly rate of pay is placed on the work that the Friends carry out each year, an estimated $5-6 million worth of work is performed on behalf of the Parks system each year. This is actual work done and does not include meetings or administration time.

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